[Lgpolicy-list] [lg policy] Malaysia: Gov't has taken steps to improve command of English language, says minister

[Harold Schiffman]

 Gov't has taken steps to improve command of English language, says minister
  Posted on 2 December 2014 - 07:48pm
*Last updated on 2 December 2014 - 08:55pm*


*Bernard Cheah newsdesk at thesundaily.com <newsdesk at thesundaily.com> *


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*KUALA LUMPUR*: The government has taken various initiatives to improve the
command of the English language among teachers and students in both urban
and rural areas.

Education Minister 2 Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said that to improve the
teaching standards and usage of the language among students, the ministry
has introduce the Uphold Bahasa Malaysia & To Strengthen the English
Language policy (MBMMBI) in 2011 at the primary school level.

"In addition to that, more time is allocated for the teaching of the
English Language in both primary and secondary school curriculum (KSSR and
KBSM)," he said in a written reply to Senator Datuk Dr Lucas Umbul in the
Dewan Negara.

He added teachers are required to go though various programmes including
the Aptis test, Professional Upskilling of English Language Teachers
(Pro-ELT) programme and Intensive Course in English Language Teaching
(ICELT) to improve their command of the language.

"The ministry priorities the command of the language through these
programmes. But the success can only be achieved if there is awareness
among students, teachers, parents and the community that the command of the
English Language is crucial for the future generation," he added.
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